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Javaman

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6. the equivalent to the 1936 olympics. nt

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 07:29 AM

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Groups express 'deep concern' about 2026 World Cup in US due to Trump's policies [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 2 OP

It will be cancelled. Watch. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2 #1

I don't know, but if they moved some or all of the games to Mexico & Canada, that would work Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2 #10

That would be magnificent. Magoo48 Jul 2 #11

Thing is, there are lots of contracts and it might cost FIFA a bundle to cancel. However, brand damage Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2 #13

Canada has already issued an invitation. BonnieJW Jul 2 #15

The games are split already between the 3 countries Old Crank Jul 2 #18

No way. FIFA does whatever they want. underpants Jul 2 #28

I am a huge soccer fan, and I love America... SKKY Jul 2 #34

If I were one of the senior FIFA executives, I'd move it. NOW Vogon_Glory Jul 2 #2

barred from entering or detained if they do enter DBoon Jul 2 #27

Exactly. n/t Vogon_Glory Jul 2 #31

I don't know a thing about soccer but I pray daily that they move it. Alice B. Jul 2 #3

FIFA... 2naSalit Jul 2 #4

They held it in Qatar last time despite vociferous opposition. LisaM Jul 2 #5

You're probably right. Money speaks louder than morals or ethics - even in sports. mdbl Jul 2 #7

At least they have been warned. If players and audience want to risk a permanent travelingthrulife Jul 2 #8

If the main athletes refuse, and they instead hire replacement-level players, then the US might have a chance to win Polybius Jul 2 #32

the equivalent to the 1936 olympics. nt Javaman Jul 2 #6

about to post same, thank you! RockCreek Jul 2 #9

Except in this case Blackjackdavey Jul 2 #12

It will only be a "glorious triumph, against the odds" if England wins Prairie Gates Jul 2 #14

don't you worry dear leader will find all the excuses he needs as to why our glorious home team loses. Javaman Jul 2 #19

it will be Biden's fault DBoon Jul 2 #29

but of course, that's why I'm not dear leader. I would have never thought of that. LOL Javaman Jul 2 #30

Ummm....just one little thing here sdfernando Jul 2 #16

Yup. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 2 #20

I'm sure many countries would be happy to skip the US Old Crank Jul 2 #17

They are right to be concerned. AllyCat Jul 2 #21

An ICE field day Historic NY Jul 2 #22

well it's not the wwe so et tu Jul 2 #23

And the Olympics obamanut2012 Jul 2 #24

Will border control agents turn away all non-white players and attendees? Lonestarblue Jul 2 #25

It will be interesting to see the attendance numbers. Raven123 Jul 2 #26

The last one was in Qatar...in case you are wondering how much FIFA gives a shit about how immigrants are treated prodigitalson Jul 2 #33